A high yielding variety of Rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér.) suitable for temperate and sub-tropical climates has been developed through biotechnological interventions. The variety developed (PG-IIIM-101) is superior to parental genetic stock ‘Bourbon’ in terms of oil content (0.14-0.18%), essential oil profile (citronellol: 36.9-42.5%, linalool: 14.4-16.7%, geraniol:15.6-19.9%, geranyl formate: 5.6-7.8%, γ-eudesmol: 1.3-1.9%) and fresh herb yield (1170-1430 g/plant).
It has been registered as a national variety (INGR17054; Oct. 2017) with ICAR-NBPGR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources).
